Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Washington Nationals invade PNC Park on Sunday.

A.J. Cole, with a record of 1-2 on the season, gets the ball for the Washington Nationals, while the Pittsburgh Pirates trot Tyler Glasnow to the mound in this one. He is 0-1 so far in 2016.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.3-4.0 win for the Pirates on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

77-77 Pittsburgh battles the Nationals, currently with a 90-64 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Washington injuries news.

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs Washington Nationals odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 13 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Washington is at No. 9.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Pittsburgh Pirates No. 13 ranked offense (4.55 runs per game) against a Washington Nationals defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 2 at 3.69 runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been averaging 8.86 hits per game, more than the Washington Nationals have managed so far this season (8.7 hits on average).

Defensively, Washington features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.73 runs per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, comes in at No. 16 at home, scoring 4.43 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Nationals enjoyed a 6-1 victory at the expense of the Pirates on Saturday, with Joe Ross throwing 5.1 innings of 3-hit ball at PNC Park.

Betting Trends
  • Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games
  • Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
  • Pittsburgh is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
  • Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Washington home to Arizona, Monday, September 26th
Pittsburgh home to Chicago, Monday, September 26th

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